nutrition quiz 4
During muscle building regimes, athletes should consume___grams of protein per kilogram of body weight
1.5 to 1.7
Among the older population of the United States, the age of the fastest growing segment is ____ years
85+
Compared to anaerobic glucose metabolism, aerobic glucose metabolism produces more
ATP
Nutrition programs such as congregate meals or home-delivered meals provide which of the following?
An improved nutritional status A social atmosphere An economical meal for low-income elderly All of the above
Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease?
Consume adequate B vitamins, such as folate, vitamin B-6 and vitamin B-12
As the body adapts to regular exercise, the "training effect" results in
Decreased resting heart rate
Factors that contribute to development of eating disorders include
Genetics Social pressures to be thin Sexual abuse All of the above
Female athlete triad consists of
Osteoporosis, lack of menstrual periods, and disordered eating
The reason the incidence of obesity increases with age is that
The basal metabolic rate decreases with age Physical activity often decreases with age Energy intake exceeds energy expenditure All of the above
The benefit of a sports drink is to provide
Water to hydrate Electrolytes to enhance water absorption in the intestine and maintain blood volume Carbohydrate for energy All of the above
The most life-threatening health risk from frequent vomiting due to bulimia nervosa is
a drop in blood potassium
Alcohol is digested in the
alcohol requires no digestion
Caffeine is used as a ergogenic aid by some athletes because it is thought to
decrease fatigue
Anorexia nervosa can be defined as
denial of apetite
Bulimia is most frequently first recognized by a
dentist
For 3 weeks, Teresa skipped meals and restricted her food intake to 800kcal per day so that she could fit into a bridesmaid dress. After the wedding, she resumed eating 2200kcal per day. This is an example of
disordered eating
Which of the following accurately portrays a theory about the causes of aging?
excess free radical damage cell componets
The most likely long-term health consequence of anorexia nervosa could be
fractures resulting from bone loss
To maintain optimal nutritional status and healthy weight, the diet of an older person should have a ____ nutrient density and be _____ in energy content
high, moderate
A physically active life style leads to
increased bone strength decreased risk of colon cancer reduced anxiety and depression all of the above
After a diagnosis of cirrhosis to cope with impaired liver function
minimize alcohol intake
An energy rich compound, phosphocreatine, PCr, is found in____tissue
muscle
The immune system becomes less efficient with age, so it is especially important to consume adequate __ and ___, nutrients that contribute to immune function
protein, zinc
Which of these foods is the best choice for carbohydrate loading before endurance events?
rice
Night eating syndrome is characterized by
the need to eat to fall asleep